Open Hands
Open Hands works among the most vulnerable & disadvantaged children in Romania. The charity works by the Christian ethos to see love in action and transforms lives with a Day Centre which cares and educates children from extremely poor & marginalised homes. As well as a Family Support Program which offers education, health, home visits & housing support to impoverished children and their families.
Activities & Mission
Open Hands works among the most vulnerable & disadvantaged children in Romania. The charity works by the Christian ethos to see love in action and transforms lives with a Day Centre which cares and educates children from extremely poor & marginalised homes. As well as a Family Support Program which offers education, health, home visits & housing support to impoverished children and their families.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £136,655 | £109,259 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £120,588 | £101,288 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £69,016 | £93,222 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £83,774 | £69,815 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £140,635 | £83,668 | 0 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Open Hands
What does Open Hands do?
Open Hands works among the most vulnerable & disadvantaged children in Romania. The charity works by the Christian ethos to see love in action and transforms lives with a Day Centre which cares and educates children from extremely poor & marginalised homes. As well as a Family Support Program which offers education, health, home visits & housing support to impoverished children and their families.
How much income did Open Hands report in 2025?
Open Hands reported total income of £137k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Open Hands registered as a charity?
Open Hands was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2010 as charity number 1136482. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Open Hands?
Open Hands is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is REBEKKA SINGLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Open Hands operate?
Open Hands operates across 2 areas: Romania and Ukraine.
Is Open Hands a registered charity?
Yes — Open Hands is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1136482.
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